Lake Area Discovery Center

3770 Bellaire Avenue

White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Office: 651•762•7884

Email:  lisaswenson@ladcfamilies.org

Gethsemane's LADC Staff Page

Gethsemane's LADC Staff

Welcome to Gethsemanes LADC! We hope you have a chance to get to know our amazing team of teachers!

Our teachers are available to connect or meet with you at your convenience. Call, email, or catch them at class to set up a meeting time!

Chris Jorissen, Site-Director & Lead Teacher Kinderstart Classes
 Email Chris |  Phone Chris at 651-739-7540 ext. 321

Chris has her K-6th grade licensure from Concordia University in St. Paul. She loves teaching the "little ones" and is passionate about literacy and reading. Chris believes the key to learning is through "play"!

When not teaching, Chris and her husband have three grown children. They love spending time with family and friends at their Ely, MN cabin; swimming, hiking, fishing, campfires & cooking s'mores, and Texas Hold'em!

 
Tammy Root, Assistant Teacher Kinderstart Classes; Lunch Bunch Lead Teacher
 Email Tammy|  Phone Tammy at 651-739-7540 ext. 321

Tammy has been teaching and playing with children at Gethsemane for over 4 years. Her science background makes her a favorite on science experiment days! Tammy has two boys who attend Gethsemane School.

Angie Meisner, Lead Teacher Discovery Classes
 Email Angie |  Phone Angie at 651-739-7540

Angie graduated from the College of St. Catherine and is licensed for 3 year olds through sixth grade. She enjoys learning about each child and watching them grow throughout the year.

Angie is married with two young boys. She enjoys sharing the love of Jesus with children and spending time with family and friends.

"Live Long. Laugh Often. Love Much."

 
Jackie Ossell, Assistant Teacher Discovery Classes
 Email Jackie |  Phone Jackie at 651-739-7540

Jackie has worked in early childhood for most of her adult life, from running a home day care  to studying education at the University of MN and the College of St. Catherine.

Jackie loves her daily walks to clear her mind and keep her ready for busy days of teaching and "mom" time. Jackie and her husband have two boys in elementary school. They spend a lot of time watching their boys play hockey, baseball, soccer and football.